Peugeot e-3008 Review 2024

With stylish looks, a classy interior and an impressive electric range, the new Peugeot e-3008 offers a tempting alternative to the Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV, the impressive Nissan Ariya and the popular Tesla Model Y. But is it a worthy replacement for the hugely successful Peugeot 3008? Read our 2024 Peugeot e-3008 review to find out.

Remember the podgy Peugeot 3008 people carrier that was launched in 2009? It morphed into a stylish-but-versatile SUV in 2017. Even today, the second-generation model remains one of the best family SUVs you can buy, making it a tough act to follow.

That's why the latest Peugeot 3008 is taking a slightly different approach. It's being launched as an electric SUV, badged the Peugeot e-3008, with hybrid versions coming later in the year.

Design has certainly been a priority for the team developing the Peugeot e-3008 - its glitzy looks help it stand out against generic electric SUVs like the Volkswagen ID.5.

But the most impressive thing about the Peugeot e-3008 is its cabin. With fabric-covered finishes and a high-tech dashboard, it feels just as premium as a BMW iX1 or Audi Q4 e-tron.

You'll pay the price in practicality, though. It feels pretty cramped in the rear, while the boot is very shallow - even if its official carrying capacity is bigger than the Nissan Qashqai.

If you're looking for an electric car that can cover long distances, the Peugeot e-3008 performs very well indeed. It's initially being launched with a 73kWh battery pack which provides an official range of up to 327 miles. You might struggle to see that in winter, though, especially as the Peugeot e-3008 doesn't come with a heat pump as standard in the UK.

There are more Peugeot e-3008 models on their way, including Dual Motor and Long Range variants with a range of up to 435 miles. That means the Peugeot e-3008 will be one of the longest-range electric cars you can buy.

It's not without its faults, but if you're looking for a stylish electric SUV with a superb (if not particularly spacious) interior, the Peugeot e-3008 should be on your shortlist. One of the biggest obstacles we think the e-3008 faces is its high list price - it starts at nearly £46,000, while the longer range models are likely to be pushing £60,000...

The first thing you'll notice when driving the Peugeot e-3008 is how unsettled it feels around town. The ride is jiggly - a result of having to deal with a huge 2.1-tonne kerb weight combined with the 20-inch alloy wheels fitted to our GT spec test car. The Allure, with its 19-inch wheels, might be more comfortable but we'd be surprised if a bit more tyre profile makes such a big difference.

It's a bit smoother at speed, although we've only sampled the Peugeot e-3008 on French tarmac so we'll hold the final judgement until we've tested it here in the UK.

It doesn't feel particularly agile, either. The small speeding wheel gives it a feeling of dartiness (which is actually quite irritating on the motorway), but it lumbers around bends with noticeable lean. The Peugeot e-3008 might look sporty, but a BMW iX1 is much better to drive.

Pleasingly, the Peugeot e-3008 gives you more options for regenerative braking than the brand's other electric cars. You can use paddles behind the steering wheel to increase the amount the Peugeot e-3008 slows down using the electric motor, although it isn't quite severe enough for one-pedal driving.

The Peugeot e-3008 is initially being launched with a single 210PS electric motor powered by a 73kWh battery pack. Performance is steady: it'll accelerate to 62mph in 8.8 seconds and on to a top speed of 105mph.

If you're looking for an electric car that can make rapid progress, you'll have to wait for one of the more powerful Peugeot e-3008 models. A 230PS Long Range model is expected, as well as a 320PS Dual Motor version with all-wheel drive.

There's an extensive list of driver-assistance tech fitted to the Peugeot e-3008. This includes adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go function, so the Peugeot e-3008 can essentially take over accelerating and braking in stop/start traffic.

There's also a lane departure warning feature, which nudges the steering if you inadvertently stray from your lane, and speed limit detection to help you keep below the speed limit.

Automatic emergency braking can apply the brakes if it detects an impending collision, while the driver attention alert pops up if it detects that you're distracted.

There's an extensive amount of airbags to protect you and your family in a crash, while the Post Collision Safety Brake will apply the brakes to prevent further collisions. The outer two rear seats are fitted with Isofix child seat mounting points.

Peugeot quotes a 520-litre capacity for the Peugeot e-3008's boot. Fact fans will know that's exactly the same as the old Peugeot 3008... but there's a catch. The official boot capacity is measured up to the parcel shelf - so, if you want to carry bulky loads or load it right up to the roofline, you'll find it significantly less spacious than the old model.

You get an adjustable boot floor (reducing the boot lip and providing a handy space for storing your charging cables), while the rear seats split 40/20/40 for those occasions when you need more boot space. They don't fold entirely flat, however.

Rear legroom is pretty good, helped by a longer wheelbase, although the panoramic sunroof fitted to our Peugeot e-3008 GT test car does hinder headroom. A Tesla Model Y feels much more spacious for rear-seat passengers.

There's plenty of space up front, at least, with a considerable amount of storage. Look elsewhere if you want a big glovebox, though.

There are some plush finishes to the Peugeot e-3008's cabin, while some fabric coverings add to the upmarket feel - although we'd be interested to see how smart they look after a few years of wear.

Pleasingly, you don't have to go for the most expensive Peugeot e-3008 for an upmarket interior. The entry-level Allure comes with most of the most appealing features of the range-topping GT, apart from some stainless steel door sill trims, a frameless rear-view mirror and some aluminium printing on the dashboard.

Finding the right balance between a tech-heavy cabin and user-friendliness is a challenge that the Peugeot e-3008 tackles pretty successfully.

All Peugeot e-3008 models come with a 21-inch curved display floating above the dashboard. This houses the main touchscreen infotainment system - providing things like your navigation, smartphone mirroring (in the form of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto) and DAB radio.

It's clear and easy to use, with fast responses and sharp graphics. Navigating this is aided by a second touchscreen display featuring customisable 'i-Toggle' shortcut buttons. These work almost as well as physical buttons, while you can also use Peugeot's voice-activated assistant to perform simple tasks. It's not the slickest system we've used, though.

Above the steering wheel, you'll find a customisable digital instrument cluster. This is well positioned so it's easy to glance at while driving and not obscured by the Peugeot e-3008's small steering wheel.

From launch, the Peugeot e-3008 is priced from £45,850 in Allure trim, while the Peugeot e-3008 GT is £49,650.

That's a significant wedge of cash compared to a hybrid Peugeot 3008 (which starts from less than £35,000), but it's broadly in line with competitors like the Tesla Model Y, Volkswagen ID.5 and Hyundai Ioniq 5. It's worth noting, though, that the new Renault Scenic E-Tech is available from £37,495.

At the time of writing (March 2024) the new Peugeot e-3008 is available on a PCP finance deal for £479 a month. That's at 2.5% APR with a customer deposit of £5,994.

With its 73kWh battery pack, the 210PS Peugeot e-3008 has an official range of up to 326 miles. Home charging - using a typical 7.4kW charger - takes around eight hours (from 20% to 100%). The cost of charging a Peugeot e-3008 will vary but, plugged in at home, expect to pay around £20 for a full charge (depending on your home electricity tariff).

If you're looking for an electric car that can travel further between charges, there will soon be a Peugeot e-3008 Long Range model. This has a huge 98kWh battery pack providing an impressive 435-mile range.

Although the Peugeot e-3008 has an impressive electric range on paper, it's a shame that it doesn't come with an energy-saving heat pump as standard in the UK. That means you'll struggle to get close to the official figure during colder, winter months.

Standard equipment on the Peugeot e-3008 Allure includes a 21-inch digital display (incorporating both the digital instrument panel and central touchscreen media system), a wireless phone charger, dual-zone climate control, Peugeot's e-Remote Control with vehicle charging and cabin pre-conditioning, a reversing camera, LED headlights and 19-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels.

The Peugeot e-3008 GT builds on this with adaptive cruise control, front parking sensors, a handsfree electric tailgate and a heated steering wheel. Further interior highlights of the GT include stainless steel door sill trims, an aluminium printed dashboard, eight-colour extended ambient lighting, a frameless rear-view mirror, lumbar driver seat adjustment, heated front seats, Alcantara with leather effect seat trim, luxury carpet mats and a rear central armrest. On the outside, the e-3008 GT features a black diamond roof and rear spoiler, gloss black lower door claddings and wheel arches, pixel LED headlights with adaptive high beam assist and full 3D lD rear lights.